It's enjoyable enough, and has glimpses of vintage Metroid shining through, but Metroid Prime 4: Beyond could and should have been so much more.
Nintendo has spoken about why it decided to feature Galactic Federation troopers in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has seen mixed feedback.
And that's my disappointment with the game ontop of the lame desert map...
I don't blame Nintendo too much though since they really want metroid to be more popular with the casual crowd as metroid games just don't do too well in sales. Metroid is in that odd spot of in between for the core and casual gamers but just can't do it well.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "After an eight-year wait, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is finally here. While it's inferior to the three games in the original Prime trilogy and also recent entries like Metroid Dread, it remains a rock-solid action-adventure game that at times flirts with greatness. The moment-to-moment action is thrilling, the boss battles are among the best in the entire Metroid canon, the art direction and music are exceptionally good, and the technical performance impressive. With more complex and interesting levels, and fewer distractions and half-measures, it could have been a Game of the Year contender. Hopefully Retro will nail the next one."
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